Rockin’ Blues, Solo

Rockin’ Blues will get you on the floor! This original piano solo by Susan Staples Bell is a crowd-pleaser that sounds grown-up while remaining perfectly accessible for early intermediate players. Written in a popular boogie-woogie swing style, the left hand gets to rock out through the classic 12-bar blues progression, while the right hand navigates catchy riffs, glissandos, tremolos, and repeated-note patterns. There’s even a rip-roarin’ solo-style section that channels a bit of Jerry Lee Lewis excitement — making this a fun recital showstopper that students and audiences both love to play and hear.

This solo is part of The Best of Boogies & Blues collection — a lively set of blues and boogie solos designed to help students build groove, rhythmic confidence, and expressive style in jazz-influenced repertoire.

Key: C Blues 

Time Signature: 4/4 (Swing feel)

Teaching Focus: Boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, swing rhythm (long–short feel), glissandos & tremolo effects, expressive articulation, 12-bar blues structure

Level: Late Elementary – Early Intermediate

Length: Cover + 2 pages music | Performance time: ~1:07

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This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing use with students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.

Want more solos students love? Explore other blues- and boogie-inspired pieces in The Best of Boogies & Blues collection — perfect for swing, jazz, and rhythm-driven repertoire.